Qatar

US mentors to back NU-Q students on research 20 Jan 2016 - 02:11 am

DOHA: Northwestern University in Qatar’s (NU-Q) undergraduates will benefit from significantly increased opportunities for independent research, according to a new agreement with the...

Ooredoo greets 3rd Arab Mobile Challenge winners 20 Jan 2016 - 02:10 am

Officials and winners at a ceremony in Algiers, Algeria. Doha: Ooredoo has congratulated the winners of the regional finals of the 3rd Arab...

QA video featuring FC Barcelona stars a big hit 20 Jan 2016 - 02:09 am

People watching Qatar Airways’ new safety video featuring FC Barcelona players Messi, Suarez, Neymar, Pique, Rakitic and Mascherano. DOHA: Qatar Airways’ new safety...

AJ+ comes to big screen with Apple TV launch 20 Jan 2016 - 02:08 am

Doha: AJ+ has launched a new digital experience on Apple TV. This marks its first step in making content available through an app...

Ministry of Culture to take part in Cairo International Book Fair 20 Jan 2016 - 02:08 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage has announced its participation in the 47th Cairo International Book Fair which will take place...

UK seeks partnership with Qatari NGOs in Syria 20 Jan 2016 - 02:02 am

Desmond Swayne, British Minister of State at the Department for International Development, speaking to The Peninsula. By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: A senior British...

Metrash users can have proxies now 20 Jan 2016 - 01:53 am

DOHA: A Metrash user can now have a trusted family member or personal secretary who can use this Ministry of Interior service on...

HDC, HOG Qatar donate to Qatar Cancer Society 19 Jan 2016 - 06:32 pm

HDC in collaboration with HOG Qatar Chapter made a donation to Qatar Cancer Society during an event held at the Urban Jazz Kitchen.

Street 1 in Industrial Area to be closed partially for six months 19 Jan 2016 - 06:23 pm

Doha:The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced that a partial closure will be implemented on Street 1 in Industrial Area. One lane in each...

113 accidents on Qatar roads due to heavy fog in the morning 19 Jan 2016 - 03:02 pm

Doha: More than a hundred accidents were reported from all around Qatar this morning. Heavy fog and non-adherence of traffic rules that should...

Burst of colours at Katara: Melting pot of culture & Art 19 Jan 2016 - 02:53 pm

Katara provides an eclectic mix of expos for art lovers in Doha opening four exhibitions including “Georgian Living Heritage”, “Urban Weavings”, ‘My identity...

Economy Ministry recalls Subaru Impreza, Forester models 19 Jan 2016 - 11:02 am

Subaru Impreza 2014 Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in collaboration with Mannai Trading Company the agent of Subaru Impreza cars, announced...

Weather forecast in Qatar for the day 19 Jan 2016 - 08:45 am

People working out in heavy fog. (Abdul Basit) Doha: The weather forecast for Qatar valid until 6pm Tuesday inshore is misty to foggy...

Arab elite want ‘strong economic ties with Iran’ 19 Jan 2016 - 02:11 am

Officials at the press conference at Al Jazeera Media Training and Development Centre. Pic: Baher / The Peninsula By Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: A...

Katara signs MoU to raise legal awareness in Qatari society 19 Jan 2016 - 02:10 am

Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti (right) and Qatar Lawyers Association Chairman Rashid bin Nasser Al Nuaimi at the event....

Health campaign for QU students 19 Jan 2016 - 02:10 am

Students at the SCH booth on Qatar University campus. DOHA: The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) has tied up with Qatar University (QU)...

Ooredoo one of main sponsors of Hejen Racing Festival 19 Jan 2016 - 02:09 am

Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Faisal Al Thani (third left), Chairman, Hejen Racing Festival Organising Committee, and Waleed Al Sayed, CEO, Ooredoo Qatar,...

QU students present Fall 2015 Thesis I projects 19 Jan 2016 - 02:08 am

The panel of judges at the event. Doha: Eight biomedical sciences Master’s students from the Department of Health Sciences (DHS) at Qatar University...